Current Affairs 20th April 2022 : Daily GK Update in English

1. Samia Suluhu Hasaan, who was seen in the news recently, is the first female President of which country?
A. South Africa               
B. Tanzania
C. Libya                             
D. Egypt
Answer [B] Tanzania
2. As per the World Bank, what is the daily expense limit below which a person is classified to be in Extreme Poverty?

A. USD 1.90                   
B. USD 2.50
C. USD 3.20                   
D. USD 5.00
Answer [A] USD 1.90     
3. Which Union Ministry organises ‘Block Level Health Melas’ at more than 1 lakh Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres?

A. Ministry of Women and Child Development                
B. Ministry of Health
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment              
D. Ministry of Education
Answer [B] Ministry of Health
4. Which country Is the host of International Water Week-Water Convention 2022?

A. India                
B. Singapore
C. Nepal              
D. Bangladesh
Answer [B] Singapore
5. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, who was seen in the news, is the Prime Minister of which country?

A. Sri Lanka                      
B. Mauritius
C. Maldives                      
D. Malaysia
Answer [B] Mauritius
6. Which company has received a work order from Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) to create network services in the country?

A. Century Link                     
B. Reliance Jio
C. Vodafone Group              
D. RailTel Corporation of India
Answer [D] RailTel Corporation of India
7. Which state government has partnered with US-based aircraft engine manufacturer GE to set up a center of excellence?

A. Karnataka             
B. Goa
C. Kerala                    
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer [D] Tamil Nadu
8. Which of the following IITs has organized the Industry Conclave 2022 to showcase research and innovations in April 2022?

A. IIT Kanpur                    
B. IIT Madras
C. IIT Guwahati                
D. IIT Delhi
Answer [B] IIT Madras
9. Which day is celebrated as the World Liver Day to spread awareness about liver health?

A. 19 April             
B. 20 April
C. 18 April               
D. 17 April
Answer [A] 19 April
10. Who among the followings has inaugurated the National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise on 18 April 2022?

A. Ajit Doval                     
B. Amit Shah
C. Rajnath Singh              
D. Nitin Gadkari
Answer [A] Ajit Doval